Common Ground Martial Arts Academy

Common Ground Martial Arts Academy Developing Leaders in the High Country since 2014! Power Pups Program for ages 5-6. Young Warriors Program for ages 7-12. ATP Program for ages 13+.

📣 Be Your Best! 🥋

Contemporary Martial Arts Instruction in a clean, safe & supportive environment ✨

Led by a nationally-certified Master Instructor w/ over 40 years of experience & a deep commitment to the High Country Community. 🌄 Women's Self Defense Seminars
Safety and Anti-Bullying Seminars
Birthday Parties for all ages
Parents' Night Out
Summer Camps
Warrior Weekend Annual Summer Camp Out

Dan Shim Sa Fall 2026 Wow, what a tough group of people. Almost 4 hours straight of fighting, grappling, sweat and tears...
09/05/2026

Dan Shim Sa Fall 2026

Wow, what a tough group of people. Almost 4 hours straight of fighting, grappling, sweat and tears!

Keep your eyes peeled for videos! 👀🥋

Tang Soo!

09/04/2026

Meet Your Master Instructor! 🥋

I've quite literally never known life without martial arts. I grew up on the mats, and teaching has been a part of my world for a very long time.

But somehow along the way, my résumé got a little... Eclectic. 😂

Turns out a degree in vocal performance and YEARS of theatre experience is really useful when your job involves keeping a room full of students engaged, thinking on your feet, and making learning fun!

And somehow an education in FUNERAL SERVICE is just as helpful! My studies in chemistry and microbiology, as well as directing/management allow us to be able to develop strict sanitation protocols and keep a smooth flow of class no matter how many ranks, ages and abilities are with us!

I'm a big believer that our experiences have a funny way of connecting. Even the ones that seemed completely unrelated.

So yes, a martial artist, theatre kid and future funeral director/embalmed can be squished into one and benefit our students and families daily! 🥋🎵🪦

09/02/2026

It's time for another episode of Sips With Sa Bom Nim! 🥋☕

Today we are answering a question we get all of the time:

"What style of martial arts do you teach?"

The short answer? Tang Soo Do! And yes, that happens to be the same style of martial arts Chuck Norris trained in. How cool is that? 👀

While Tang Soo Do is the foundation for what we teach, we wouldn't necessarily consider ourselves a traditional Tang Soo Do school.

We believe that different styles have different strengths and there's lots we can learn from them! So alongside our traditional blocks, kicks, and forms, you'll see students working on things like grappling, pad work, practical self-defense and de-escalation, along with different forms of sparring!

At the end of the day, we aren't in the business of putting martial arts into a tiny box. We want our students to be well-rounded, capable martial artists while still honoring the Tang Soo Do foundation we love. 🥋💚

Interested in seeing what Tang Soo Do is about? Use the link below to sign you or your child up for a free class!

Kids: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_gmL
Adults: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_HU7

09/01/2026

💚🥋 HAPPY 12 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥋💚

In September of 2014, we were lucky enough to open our doors to Watauga County. We never could have imagine everything that's happened over the last 12 years to happen!

The ups. The downs. The twists. And everything in between. We are extremely grateful for it all.

We are so honored to call this little mountain town our home. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of the community 💚⛰️

08/31/2026

Happy 5 years to our second location 💚

We are so grateful to be in Wilkes County! We can't wait to see what the years to come bring! 🥋💚

08/28/2026

Happy Friday! We are back with another introduction video.

Today is all about our greatest cheerleader - Jo Kyo Nim Jennifer Taylor (Co-Owner and Business Development Director)

Jo Kyo Nim has not only dedicated her life to martial arts, but also helping people. Through her career path as a massage therapist (and teacher), vet tech, veterinary manager and RBT, she has constantly stood up for what was right and has made what was said to be impossible possible in all of her careers... Even if she didn't have the most support doing it.

She demonstrates what it means to have true integrity -- a core value for us at Common Ground! We are so incredibly grateful for her!

Interested in classes for you or your child? Use this link to sign up for a free class! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Kids: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_gmL
Adults: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_HU7

08/26/2026

☕ SIPS WITH SA BOM BIM ☕

Today we discuss why we wear uniforms! Everyone's take on uniforms or not uniforms is fairly different. To us, a uniform is more than just an article of clothing. It's a teaching tool. It's a physical representation of perseverance. And, to be honest, they look cool. 😂

Got a question? Leave it in the comments below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

08/24/2026

Oh... I wasn't sad. I just needed to train." 😂🥋

We joke... But there is a little truth behind it.

We all know that physical activity is good for our body AND our mental health. But we think there's another piece that matters just as much: community.

Having a place where you belong. People who notice when you walk through the door. Friends to laugh with, train with, and grow alongside.

Mental health matters to us. That's one of the reasons we work so hard to make Common Ground more than just a place to learn martial arts!

Sometimes you need to move your body. Sometimes you need to be around your people. And sometimes... You just need to train. 💚🥋

08/21/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! We wanted to take the time introduce our amazing instructors and share some fun facts you may not know about them! 👀

Today we start with man who started it all - Sa Bom Nim Trapper Taylor (Owner and Master Instructor)

Did you know that Sa Bom Nim Taylor was a PARAMEDIC? 🚑🩺

Yup. It's true! Why is this important for you guys to know? Because all of that knowledge brings benifits to the mats everyday. 🥋

Want to come try a class and see what we are about for you or your child?
Use the link below to register for your free class⬇️⬇️

https://sparkpages.io/?i=_gmL

08/20/2026

What a fun night. You know people are work when your space increases it's temp by 6 to 7 degrees in spite of the A/C

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